The Family Milk Cow:
Private One-on-One
Milking Training 🐄🥛

From the pasture to the pail! Master the ultimate skill of the self-sufficient homestead and bring fresh, creamy dairy to your table.
 

There is nothing quite like the bond between a homesteader and their milk cow, but the first time you sit on that stool can be intimidating! Skip the stress and join me at Everything Homemade for a Private One-on-One Training Session. Whether you are preparing for your first cow or looking to improve your technique, I’ll give you the hands-on confidence you need to manage a family milk cow with ease.
 

In this 3-hour hands-on experience, we’ll head out to the barn for a real-time milking session. You’ll learn the "Everything Homemade" rhythm of cow care, sanitation, and the art of the hand-milk.

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What We’ll Cover:

• The Milking Routine: Step-by-step guidance on cow prep, let-down, and the actual technique of hand-milking (it’s all in the squeeze, not the pull!).

• Sanitation & Safety: How to keep your milk clean, your equipment sterile, and your cow’s udder healthy to prevent mastitis.

• The "Cow Whisperer" Mindset: How to handle a 1,000lb animal safely and build a calm, trusting relationship in the stanchion.

• Cow/Calf Sharing: How to share the milk without removing the calf from mother. 

• The Milk House Basics: How to filter, chill, and store your raw milk for maximum freshness and flavor.

• Bonus - Intro to Dairy: A quick look at what comes next—turning that liquid gold into cream, butter, and simple cheeses.

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